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Ashland, New York

town · Greene County (primary) , Cayuga County

At a glance

1,428
Population
$76,700
Median home value (all homes)
75% below U.S. median
$370,068
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$917/mo
Median rent
32% below U.S. median
$56,154
Median household income
29% below U.S. median
20.5 min
Average commute
91.9%
Homes with broadband
5.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing57% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities25% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost22% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates88.6%
College graduates6.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Greene IDA
The Greene County IDA focuses on developing sites with the goal of marketing to and attracting a diverse mix of business types and employment opportunities for local residents as well as needed new local property tax revenue. Working in partnership with the Greene County Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Planning, we offer a variety of financial and incentive based tools to help foster success.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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